Appropriate Internet Use

Summary

The Internet has become essential to most business organizations. But inappropriate use of an organization's computer network or electronic-communication system can (1) invite malware attacks and misallocate available bandwidth and (2) lead to individual and organizational liability for workplace discrimination, copyright infringement, securities-law violations, antitrust violations, the loss of trade secrets, and other problems.

Every organization should have a policy on appropriate Internet use and enforce it consistently. While an organization may choose to permit limited or occasional personal Internet use in the workplace, it should reserve the right to monitor, access and disclose the electronic communications and Internet activities of any employee who uses the organization's systems.

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